(Last Updated On: June 20, 2017)

For the most part, power banks are not expensive electronics and the only reason that a power bank is going to be expensive is when it has a high power capacity or if it has some awesome charging capabilities. With that said, we all want something that’s on the affordable side and power banks that are still able to deliver a quality portable charging experience.

That is why in this article, I’ll be going over the best power banks that you can get for $20 or under. These portable chargers hold their low prices while still providing a low cost for you. Let’s see what they have to offer.

PowerCore 5000

First on this list is PowerCore 5000. The Anker PowerCore 5000 is one of Anker’s latest power banks that is the latest in their Mini power bank section. Most small portable chargers are now using 5,000mAh and it has proven to be quite useful. The reason for that is because they’re able to charge most smartphones about once and possibly give a halfway charge through as well. A lot better for people that use smartphones that are on the higher end of the battery capacity such as an iPhone 7, Galaxy S7 or a Google Pixel.

Another reason that the PowerCore 5000 is a great power bank is because of its charging speeds. Most of the time, Mini power banks have slow charging speeds, but this one has an upgrade with it having an Output 5V/2.0A and an Input of 5V/2.0A. 2 Amp charging speeds are a lot better than the common 1 Amp that most power banks have.

The size of this PowerCore is larger than power banks that have 3,000mAh power capacities although that’s to be expected because it uses a larger battery. However, it’s still very small that it can literally be taken anywhere.

There you have it, that’s the reason that the PowerCore 5000 is one of the best power banks that is under $20.

Specs of the PowerCore 5000:

• Capacity: 5,000mAh
• Output: 5V/2.0A
• Input: 5V/2.0A via Micro USB Input
• LED Power Indicators: Three-LED status system
• Size: 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.3 inches
• Weight: 4.8 ounces
• 18-month warranty

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PowerAdd Pilot X7 20,000mAh Power Bank

Coming in at just $20, this is the PowerAdd Pilot X7 power bank and surprisingly it has a 20,000mAh power capacity. Now you may be thinking that the quality of this power bank is quite bad and that’s actually not really the case. The reason that I say that because even tough it doesn’t feature the best things that a high capacity power bank is able to feature, it still holds up quite well.

There are two USB ports so you can charge two devices at once. However, one of the ports features 5V/2.1A speeds and the other port features 5V/1.0A charging speeds. You’re going to want to use the 2.1A port first because it has faster-charging speeds.

Then the recharging of the power bank is 5V/2.0A which isn’t too bad but you’re definitely going to want to put it on recharging when you go to sleep. The main event of this power bank is its power capacity which is 20,000mAh and that means you’re able to charge smartphones, tablets, and other devices multiple times; sure the conversion rate may not be the best but it still holds up well for a power bank is that $20.

Specs of the PowerAdd X7 20,000mAh Power Bank:

• Capacity:            Advertised: 20,000mAh            Real Capacity: 14,000mAh
• Output:   Port 1: 5V/2.1A     Port 2: 5V/1.0A
• Input:   5V/2.0A Via Micro-USB Input
• LED Power Indicators: 4 LED Dotted Power Capacity Indicators
• Size: 6.1 x 3.1 x 0.9 inches
• Weight: 15.7 Ounces

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Jackery Pop Slim 5000

Slim power banks are among the most useful Mini power banks to have and the reason for that is because they’re about the same size as a smartphone. That is why this Jackery  Pop Slim 5000 is so great to have. It has a 5,000mAh power capacity and it’s still able to hold onto its Slim form factor and its power capacity is able to charge smartphones about once or twice.

Charging speeds are also really great considering that most Slim power banks have slow charging speeds. With the Output charging speed being 5V/2.1A that’s able to charge most smartphones quite quickly and the Recharging speed is even better at 5V/2.2A. So to get a fast recharge for the Jackery Pop Slim it would be best to use a 2.4A USB wall charger.

A highly useful Slim power bank that’s on the higher end of a power capacity and it also features faster charging speeds that most Mini power banks don’t have.

Specs of the Jackery Pop Slim:

• Capacity:            Advertised: 5,000mAh            Real Capacity: 3,600mAh
• Output:   Per Port: 5V/2.1A
• Input:      5V/2.2A Via Micro-USB Input
• LED Power Indicators: 4 LED Dotted Power Capacity Indicators
• Size: 4.9 x 2.5 x 0.4 inches
• Weight: 5.1 Ounces

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Jackery Mini Premium Power Bank

For the most part, even though there are Mini power banks that have 5,000mAh of power capacities, the ones that have 3,000mAh are still the ones that are used the most. The reason for that is because a 3,000mAh power capacity makes a power bank able to be smaller and more lightweight than one that has a 5,000mAh power capacity.

That is why this Jackery Mini power bank has been selling so well on the market. It has a low power capacity, but that’s what makes it so awesome to use; as it’s mostly meant for recharging a smartphone only once but it can literally be taken anywhere.

Charging speeds are standard when it comes to power banks that have low power capacities with the Output being 5V/1.0A and the Input being 5V/1.5A which is actually better than most Mini power banks on the Jackery Mini’s level.

Specs of the Jackery Mini Power Bank:

• Capacity:            Advertised: 3,350mAh             Real Capacity: 3,000mAh
• Output:      5V/1.0A
• Input: 5V/1.5A via Micro USB Input
• LED Power Indicators: 4 LED Power Capacity Indicators
• Size: 3.7 x 0.9 x 0.8 inches
• Weight: 2.7 ounces

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Aibocn Power Bank 10,000mAh

Another power banks that has a high power capacity and yet it still holds a low price is this Aibocn power bank. It has a 10,000mAh power capacity that’s able to charge smartphones a few times to full power and it can do well to charge tablets to full power as well.

The Aibocn power bank uses two USB ports that are able to charge two devices at the same time. One of the ports offers a charging speed of 5V/2.1A and the other charging port offers a charging speed of 5V1.0A. The recharging speed of this power bank is 5V/1.0A.

In addition to having a pretty powerful capacity and charging speeds this power bank also has a flashlight that can be very helpful for those night time on-the-go charging times.

Specs of the Aibocn Power Bank 10,000mAh External Battery Charger:

• Capacity:            Advertised: 10,000mAh             Real Capacity: 7,000mAh
• Output:   Port 1: 5V/2.1A   Port 2: 5V/1.0A
• Input: 5V/1.0A Via Micro-USB Input
• LED Power Indicators: 4 LED Dotted Power Capacity Indicators
• Size: 6.8 x 4 x 1.4 inches
• Weight: 9.6 Ounces

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Jackery Jewel Lightning Cable

One of the most innovative ways power banks have been implemented is being implemented within a charging cable and this Jackery Jewel is proof of that. It’s a Lightning charging cable that has a very small power bank that’s built-into the center of it. Unfortunately, there’s only a Lightning cable variant of this power bank so Android users that use USB-C or Micro-USB for charging will have to sit this one out.

Also, even though this power bank is very small and its power capacity is only 450mAh it’s still an innovative product. That’s because the Jackery Jewel doesn’t need to be connected into a charging electronic such as a USB wall charger to charge your devices. As long the Jackery Jewel has a power capacity you can just plug the device into an iPhone or iPad and it’ll begin charging. It’s able to charge an iPhone 7 about 20% to full power with its power capacity at full.

The Output and Input charging speeds are 5V/1.0A; nothing too impressive but it still holds up to a lot of Mini power banks out there on the market.

Specs of the Jackery Jewel Lightning Power Cable:

• Capacity:            450mAh
• Output:   5V/1.0A
• Input:      5V/1.0A
• LED Power Indicators: Just uses a small Green Light
• Size: Charging Cable is 3.3 Feet long and the Power Bank portion is 3 inches long
• Weight: 1.2 Ounces

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Jackery Bar Premium 6,000mAh Power Bank

The Jackery Bar power bank has a 6,000mAh power capacity that’s able to charge most smartphones about two times and its compact size is what really takes the cake as you’re able to take it anywhere.

The Output charging speeds are 5V/2.1A and the Input charging speed is 5V/1.0A. In addition to having a relatively high power capacity for its size and charging speeds that will serve you well, the Jackery Bar power bank has a LED flashlight too.

Design features are great because it’s not even an inch thick and that means the Jackery Bar can basically fit into your pocket quite easily at just 0.8 inches in thickness. On top, there are 3 large battery capacity indicators that are very noticeable.

Specs of the Jackery Bar Premium 6000 mAh External Battery Charger:

• Capacity:         Advertised Capacity: 6,000mAh               Real Capacity: 5,600mAh
• Output: 5V/2.1A
• Input: 5V/2.0A via Micro USB Input
• LED Power Indicators: Three-LED status system
• Size: 3.9 x 1.8 x 0.8 inches
• Weight: 5.3 ounce
• 18-month warranty

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Power Pack RAVPower 6700mAh Power Bank

I know we just went over a 6,000mAh power bank but this RAVPower 6700 is on a whole other level and the reason for that is not only because it has a 6,700mAh power capacity but also because of its charging speeds.

The power capacity of this 6,700mAh power capacity is able to charge smartphones to full power twice and some are going to be able to charge to full power a few times more than that. Then the charging speeds are very impressive with the ports on this RAVPower being able to Output 5V/2.4A. A 2.4 Amp charging speed is able to charge most smartphones at max charging speeds and tablets such as iPads are able to charge at max speed too.

The recharging speed is 5V/2.0A and so long as you’re using a 2 Amp USB wall charger you’re going to be able to charge this power bank at max charging speed.

It’s also quite a small power bank too with it having just a 0.9-inch thickness and it’s also very lightweight at just 4.1 ounces.

Specs of the RAVPower RP-PB17 Portable Charger 6,700mAh Power Bank:

• Capacity:            Advertised: 6,700mAh            Real Capacity: 4,690mAh
• Output:   5V/2.4A
• Input:      5V/2.0A
• LED Power Indicators: 4 Blue LED Dotted Power Capacity Indicators
• Size: 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.8 inches
• Weight: 4.8 Ounces

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DULLA Power Bank

Coming back to a power bank that’s at the $20 mark, this DULLA M50000 power bank packs quite the punch with what it has to offer. The reason for that is because it has as 12,000mAh power capacity, which is very useful for charging smartphones and also tablets.

The charging capabilities are also very good because the power bank is able to charge two devices at once and each of the two USB ports has a charging speed of 5V/2.0A. So both of devices that are charging are going to charge at pretty good speeds. The recharging isn’t the best but it could be worst with it at 5V/1.5A.

The most notable thing about this DULLA M50000 power bank is that it’s very slim at a 0.5-inch slim form factor. It also has a flashlight.

Specs of the DULLA M50000 Portable Power Bank 12,000mAh:

• Capacity:            Advertised: 12,000mAh            Real Capacity: 9,000mAh
• Output:   USB Port 1: 5V/2.1A     USB Port 2: 5V/1.0A
• Input:      5V/1.5A Via Micro-USB Input Port
• LED Power Indicators: 4 LED Dotted Power Capacity Indicators
• Size: 6.1 x 3.1 x 0.5 inches
• Weight: 9 Ounces

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KMASHI Compact 5,000mAh Power Bank

Basically coming full circle from the Anker PowerCore 5000 this KMASHI power bank has a 5,000mAh power capacity that’s able to charge most smartphones twice.

The charging speeds are really its strong point because it has an Output 5V/2.1A and the Input is 5V/2.0A. What makes this KMASHI Compact power bank stand out the most is its build quality. The body of the power bank has a rubber structure that is able to protect it from scratches and falls. So it’s better protected than most Mini power banks out there.

Specs of the KMASHI Compact 5,000mAh Power Bank:

• Capacity:            Advertised: 5,000mAh             Real Capacity: 3,700mAh
• Output:      5V/2.1A
• Input: 5V/2.0A via Micro USB Input
• LED Power Indicators: 4 LED Power Indicators
• Size: 3.97 x 1.49 x 1.18 inches
• Weight: 5.6 ounces

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Conclusion

There you have it. These are the best power banks under $20. They have the best charging speeds, form factors and build quality that their price range offers; so it’s important to remember that these are not the limit of what power banks are capable of.